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Part-Time Wood and Metal Shop Assistant (Federal Work Study)
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Part-time Shop Assistant supporting classroom instruction and shop management in the SoVA Wood and Metal Shop, assisting students with hand and power tools.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.Do you love the arts and have experience using wood or metal working tools? Are you excited to grow your own skills while helping other students realize their creative vision? Shop Assistants in the SoVA Wood and Metal Shop work with shop staff to assist in classroom instruction and help manage the SoVA shop as a learning laboratory.
The Wood and Metal Shop within the School of Visual Arts is currently seeking to hire Penn State students to fill part-time, hourly positions (10 hours per week or less). Applicants must enjoy working with power tools and have a willingness to grow their own skills alongside the undergraduate students they will assist. Working hours are flexible, and will be scheduled from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday- Thursday. An artsbackground is notrequired; all students are encouraged to apply.
Requirements and qualifications:
·Must be comfortable operating hand tools and be willing to learn.
Please include a letter of interest that tells us your availability and what interests and skills you can bring OR a brief resume of applicable courses or experiences. For questions, contact Mark Risso mmr200@psu.edu
The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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